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AO08 XFA

2008 Renault Grand Scenic

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,614 mi
Last recorded131,614 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Renault Grand Scenic70,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO08 XFA
MakeRenault
ModelGrand Scenic
Year2008
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 131,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 127,169 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 116,863 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 110,917 miles

Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 106,479 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2022 106,470 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 13 Jan 2021 102,025 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 98,872 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2019 93,809 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 93,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 87,853 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2018 87,853 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 79,150 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 71,884 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 63,810 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 61,685 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 61,683 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Aug 2013 54,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 54,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Aug 2012 46,965 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 46,965 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads becomming low

rear brakes binding slightly

How Reliable is the Renault Grand Scenic?

Based on 1,035,934 MOT tests across 73,321 vehicles.

68.5%
Pass Rate
7,618
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
73,321
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 39,444
position lamp(s) not working 37,193
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29,945
Registration plate lamp not working 25,567
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,012
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AO08 XFA is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Renault Grand Scenic models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 70,174 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Grand Scenic fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 39,444 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO08 XFA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Grand Scenic typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Renault Grand Scenic is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AO08 XFA is a 2008 Renault Grand Scenic, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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